India, Oct. 7 -- The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has commenced snow clearance operations at the strategic Zojila Pass following a fresh spell of snowfall that blanketed the area late Monday night. The snowfall, signaling the early arrival of winter in the region, caused temporary disruptions to vehicular movement along the vital Srinagar-Leh highway.

Officials confirmed that teams from Project Beacon of the BRO began snow removal work early Tuesday morning in a bid to restore traffic flow along the highway, which connects the Kashmir Valley with the Union Territory of Ladakh. The operation is being carried out under challenging conditions, including sub-zero temperatures and low visibility, as the pass sits at an elevation of over 11...